Explore every episode of the podcast The Northern Grower
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Choosing to Homestead for Joy | 25 avr. 2023 | 00:24:25 | |
There seems to be so much division and fear out there and one day after a day spent in too much sun, I processed my thoughts about why I choose to homestead and garden. I choose to find joy in homesteading and purpose in a positive mindset. In this episode I share my rambling thoughts about why we need the good and the joyful in our homesteading lives. | |||
| Starting a Garden on a budget, money saving tips and tricks | 15 avr. 2023 | 00:29:16 | |
If you are trying to save money when it comes to gardening or starting your garden with a limited budget I share some money saving ideas and tips in this episode. These are some of the little ways we have managed to save money when it comes to growing our garden over the years. So if you are interested in how to start a garden on a budget then you can find some ideas and inspiration here! I also share that many of the money saving tips involve community work and the importance of communities coming together can make positive change! | |||
| Introduction to Moon Gardening or Lunar Phase Gardening | 19 mars 2023 | 00:16:39 | |
With the rise and resurgence of gardening, growing and folk traditions I explore the ancient practice of moon gardening. In this episode I provide an introduction to lunar phase gardening as well as some old folklore practices on bringing the power of the moon into your gardening habits and practices. | |||
| Apothecary Gardening | 26 févr. 2023 | 00:26:33 | |
In this episode Erin shares about one of her favorite subjects-apothecary gardening. Apothecary gardening and growing home and herbal remedies is going through a revival, in part thanks to a combination of the modern homesteading and self sufficiency movements, the back to the land revival and resurgence of traditional skills and modern witch movement. Erin takes a look at the history of the apothecary garden and shares a few favorites to grow for those planning a kitchen or herb garden of their own! | |||
| Cold Climate Growing: What Seeds I'm Starting in January and February | 18 févr. 2023 | 00:22:41 | |
As a cold climate grower, growing in zones 3-4 I have to start some of my seeds early. One method is to start sowing seeds indoors, ready for transplant later. In this episode I share what seeds to start in January and February if you are a cold climate grower. | |||
| Fall/Mabon/Autumn Traditions and Practices | 28 sept. 2022 | 00:23:52 | |
In this episode I briefly move away from gardening to discuss practices and traditions that we observe here on the homestead to recognize the harvest season. From a Mabon altar to harvest feasts and activities this lifestyle episode can hopefully give you some ideas to start some fall traditions in your household. The next episode will focus on pumpkin uses and saving pumpkin seeds! | |||
| Modern Homesteading: The Value of Learning Traditional Skills | 23 sept. 2022 | 00:39:22 | |
Whether you are trying to practice homesteading, slow living, find more sustainability in your life or simply feeling overwhelmed with all the gardening and preserving of food. This episode can hopefully serve as a motivator and reminder that what you are doing is important. | |||
| Beginners Guide to Growing Garlic | 13 sept. 2022 | 00:29:51 | |
**Apologies, please note the sound quality is not great with this episode, turns out my microphone was acting up, sound quality should resume as normal with all other episodes* | |||
| Growing Blueberries and Preserving | 01 sept. 2022 | 00:27:41 | |
In this episode I discuss growing blueberries and ways to save them. | |||
| All About Sunflowers-Growing and Lore | 18 août 2022 | 00:23:50 | |
In this episode Erin discusses the story and growing tips for Sunflowers. | |||
| Goji Berry: History and Growing Tips | 11 août 2022 | 00:18:09 | |
In this episode I discuss the story and history of the Goji Berry and tips for gardening if you want to try growing this yourself! | |||
| Modern Homesteading: Homesteading Tips to Save Money | 04 août 2022 | 00:28:03 | |
For wannabe or modern homesteader, homesteading can seem out of reach or intimidating. It looks like one will have to invest lots of money to build their dream homestead. However in this episode Erin discusses how adopting a homesteading mindset and habits can actually help save money within the household even if you are not "on the farm" yet, there are ways to save money while homesteading. | |||
| The Haskap, history, growing tips and a tiny bit of lore. | 18 juil. 2022 | 00:14:18 | |
Thank you for bearing with me whilst I continue to figure out my intro situation! | |||
| Gardening with small children: ideas and tips to help you get through! | 16 juin 2022 | 00:31:37 | |
In this episode I discuss my experiences, thoughts and tips for gardening with a young family. We really started increasing garden production at the same time as when our newborn arrived and it was...chaotic to say the least. We survived and you will too, so if you are gardening or wanting to start gardening but have young children and are worried about having to do it all, I share my tips right here on the podcast. (Hey, if the episode this time around is not your cup of tea, the next episode will be all about growing haskaps so please stay tuned)! | |||
| How to be a Modern Homesteader: Book Recommendations | 21 mai 2022 | 00:36:58 | |
In this episode, Erin discusses her favourite essential books for anyone wanting to begin their gardening or homesteading journey. She shares books that are not only "how to" guides but also some of her favourite reads that remind her why she began this journey of self sufficiency in the first place. | |||
| How to Be a Modern Homesteader- What is homesteading? | 19 avr. 2022 | 00:37:38 | |
In the next few episodes in The Northern Grower I'll be analyzing the world of modern homesteading! What does it mean to homestead in modern society? What does the act of homesteading look like in today's world? In this episode and the next few I will also be looking at recommended reads for homesteaders, why is growing your own food so important, what are some ways you can take steps to become more self sufficient? | |||
| A Look at Gardening Zones | 01 mars 2022 | 00:15:45 | |
If you are a gardener then you've probably heard about zones and if you are new, then you probably know that zones are sort of important. However how many of us know what the zones actually measure? In this episode I take a brief dive into Gardening Zones and what they mean. | |||
| Favourite Annuals for Colder Climates | 16 févr. 2022 | 00:19:47 | |
In this episode, Erin discusses her favourite annual varieties that she grows in her zone 3 garden. These varieties are well suited to cooler climates and can give you some ideas and inspiration to try in your own backyard or homestead! | |||
| Perennials and My Recommendations | 01 févr. 2022 | 00:35:05 | |
In this episode, Erin discusses her favourite perennial plants to grow for colder climate gardeners and the benefits of perennials. | |||
| Our Seed Starting Calendar | 23 janv. 2022 | 00:24:02 | |
In the new season of The Northern Grower, Erin gives an overview of when/how and what seeds she is starting this year month by month in her zone 3 homestead garden. | |||
| Listener Questions and Answers | 27 déc. 2021 | 00:29:09 | |
In this bonus episode our host Erin joins us to answer all your cold climate gardening questions. Thanks as always and good luck this season! | |||
| Seed Saving Series: Part 3 | 02 nov. 2021 | 00:13:06 | |
In this episode, Erin concludes the seed saving series, wrapping up with seed saving techniques from dry fruited plants. | |||
| Seed Saving Series: Part 2 | 17 oct. 2021 | 00:12:40 | |
As part of her seed saving series, Erin discusses saving seeds from fleshy fruited plants such as tomatoes, watermelons and squashes. | |||
| Seed Saving Part 1: Introduction | 06 oct. 2021 | 00:21:27 | |
In this episode, Erin gives the 101 on seed saving, where to begin and what tools you need. Follow for parts 2 and 3 in later episodes where she explores methods of seed saving from different fruits. | |||
| Sweetpeas | 25 août 2021 | 00:19:29 | |
In this episode, Erin explores a garden classic, the Sweetpea. She will discuss the history and share some growing tips for this long time favourite. | |||
| Preserving Flowers | 04 août 2021 | 00:18:19 | |
In this episode of The Northern Grower Podcast, Erin provides a bitesize introduction into the world of drying and preserving flowers. She shares her methods and some of her favourite flowers, she grows in her zone 3 garden, that can be preserved. | |||
| History and Folklore: The Raspberry | 27 juil. 2021 | 00:19:18 | |
Yet another installment of our most popular segment! In this epsiode of history and folklore our garden guide Erin takes on a tour of the mighty raspberry. | |||
| Gardening in a heat wave | 03 juil. 2021 | 00:18:23 | |
In this episode our host Erin takes us through some tips and tricks for beating the heat and making sure you still get a great harvest from your main season garden. Thanks for coming back for season two of gardening up north with the northern grower and enjoy the show! | |||
| Companion Planting | 01 juin 2021 | 00:16:34 | |
In this episode of the northern grower our host Erin joins us to explore companion planting. As always thanks for tuning in! | |||
| History and Folklore: Spruce | 25 mai 2021 | 00:23:37 | |
In this episode our host Erin explores the history, folklore and uses of one of our most known trees, the spruce. Thanks and good luck this season! | |||
| Direct Sowing | 17 mai 2021 | 00:23:29 | |
Today on the northern grower our host Erin explores the method of direct sowing. Thanks for joining us for another episode! | |||
| The History of Agriculture: Beginnings in Mexico | 09 mai 2021 | 00:13:02 | |
In this episoder of the Northern Grower our host Erin joins us to discuss the history of agriculture in Mexico. Thanks as always for tuning in and good luck this season! | |||
| The History of Agriculture: Beginnings | 29 avr. 2021 | 00:44:11 | |
In this episode our host Erin takes on a different kind of journey, exploring the early stages of the history of agriculture. Thanks again for tuning in and good luck this season! | |||
| The Dandelion | 21 avr. 2021 | 00:23:22 | |
I this episode of The Northern Grower our host Erin shares her knowledge about the dandelion. Thanks again for listening with us! | |||
| History and Folklore: Yarrow | 13 avr. 2021 | 00:14:38 | |
Welcome to the Northern Grower, in this episode our host Erin takes us on a tour of the history and folklore of an incredible plant Yarrow. | |||
| History and Folklore: Lavender | 07 avr. 2021 | 00:21:27 | |
In this episode or host Erin explores the history and folklore of lavender. The History and Folklore episodes delve into the orgins of our favourite plants. | |||
| Growing Potatoes | 29 mars 2021 | 00:17:02 | |
In this episode of our garden basic's series our host Erin joins to discuss growing potatoes and all the joys that come along with that. Thanks again for joining us! | |||
| Growing Brassicas | 29 mars 2021 | 00:16:11 | |
In this episode of the northern grower our host Erin joins us to discuss growing brassicas and all the joys that come along with that process. Thanks again for joining us! | |||
| Growing Peas | 21 mars 2021 | 00:19:42 | |
In this episode we join our host Erin as she outlines some basic tips, tricks and insights about growing pea's. Thanks again for listening! | |||
| Growing Corn | 14 mars 2021 | 00:22:21 | |
In this episode Erin gives us advice about growing corn. | |||
| Growing tomatoes | 08 mars 2021 | 00:21:08 | |
In this episode of the northern grower podcast our host Erin joins us to talk about growing tomatoes in colder climates. Thanks for tuning in! | |||
| Korean Natural Farming | 01 mars 2021 | 00:18:36 | |
In this episode of the northern grower podcast our host Erin explores the practice known as Korean Natural Farming. A novel and unique approach to organic gardening and food production, thanks for listening! | |||
| Starting a small kitchen garden | 21 févr. 2021 | 00:14:26 | |
In this episode we join our host Erin while she plants a small kitchen garden in the early spring. | |||
| The Three Sister | 15 févr. 2021 | 00:16:04 | |
In this episode of the northern grower Erin explores growing corn, squash and beans using the traditional 3 sister growing method. A popular style in north american gardens since before europeans arrived, this companion planting is useful for its organic fertilzer aswell as the free support and shade systems. Thanks for joining us today! | |||
| Starting your fruit trees this spring | 13 févr. 2021 | 00:18:21 | |
| It's minus forty will your fruit trees survive? | 07 févr. 2021 | 00:11:59 | |
Come join us today on the northern grower with our host Erin, in this episode she explores the potential pitfalls you will encounter due to the upcoming polar vortex or any extreme cold weather really. Examples used in this episode include things like apple trees, goji berry plants and raspberrys. Hopefully this episode finds you in a timely manner and save's you some grief and frost damage in the garden! | |||
| My Favourite Edible Perennials | 03 févr. 2021 | 00:23:33 | |
In this episode I run through some of my favourite edible perennials to have in the Northern garden. These are generally easy to maintain and have become a staple! | |||
| Starting Seeds Indoors | 30 janv. 2021 | 00:28:23 | |
This episode runs through the basics for starting seeds indoors, although with a focus on zone 3, the methods discussed could be applied anywhere. | |||
| Growing garlic in colder climates | 27 janv. 2021 | 00:20:42 | |
In this episode our host Erin takes us through growing garlic in places with shorter growing seasons and harsh winters. The gardeners Erin grows garlic with use techniques not very common in the wider world but extremely effective for cold climate. Come listen with us as we explore these novel ways of growing garlic and as always thanks for listening! | |||
| Growing fruit in cold climates part 2 | 24 janv. 2021 | 00:19:43 | |
This episode is the second in a two part series on growing fruits in colder parts of the world as always hosted by our educator Erin. With shorter days comes a shorter list of possible fruits but short an be sweet. In part two the focus is on things like the challenges that gardeners and growers face in cold weather as well as the tools and techniques that they can use to manage those problems. | |||